In the following situation, which test should be used? Independent variable = pretest vs. posttest measurement; dependent variable = stress measured on a 7-point scale
a. Friedman test
b. Mann-Whitney U test
c. McNemar test
d. Wilcoxon test
D
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Which of these statements about informed consent and documentation is TRUE?
a. Clients who have been sedated must have the consent form witnessed by a family member. b. Clients who decline to have any specific treatment performed are not required to sign an informed consent form. c. There is no legal requirement for informed consent to be written. d. Informed consent must be obtained by a health care professional.
The clinic nurse is caring for a 57-year-old client who reports experiencing leg pain whenever she walks several blocks
The patient has type 1 diabetes and has smoked a pack of cigarettes every day for the past 40 years. The physician diagnoses intermittent claudication. The nurse should provide what instruction about long-term care to the client? A) "Be sure to practice meticulous foot care." B) "Consider cutting down on your smoking." C) "Reduce your activity level to accommodate your limitations." D) "Try to make sure you eat enough protein."
When providing care on an Indian reservation, the nurse has prioritized assessments for diabetes and fetal alcohol syndrome when working with residents of the reservation. How should this nurse's practice be best understood?
A) The nurse is correct in assessing for health problems that have a higher incidence and prevalence among this population. B) The nurse is stereotyping American Indians as leading unhealthy lifestyles and abusing alcohol. C) The nurse is performing cultural imposition of the majority American culture, and the accompanying beliefs around diabetes and alcohol use. D) The nurse should seek specific permission from each client before proceeding with these assessments.
The patient confides in the nurse that she is bothered by the fact that she has alopecia . How should the nurse respond to this information?
a. Shave hair off of the affected area. b. Use permethrin (Nix). c. Offer the patient access to scarves or wigs. d. Place a drop of oil on the area.